4. General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment
VRack 4U – User's Guide (prelim. version V0.99)
4.
General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment
Caution:
Energy hazards
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240 VA are present inside the chassis!
Activities such as system expansion with expansion cards, or maintanance have to be carried-out by
qualified personnel familiar with the associated dangers!
The installation instructions for the VRack 4U platform is the responsibility of the distributor.
When used as intended the VRack 4U platform is to operate only closed and locked.
Only when the cover is properly installed, secured with the knurled screws on the rear and the cover
fastening screw on the front, and the access panel is locked with the key, it is ensured that the user
doesn’t have access to the internal parts of the VRack 4U platform, loaded with hazardous energy.
Please read this passage carefully and take careful note of the instructions, which have been compiled for your safety and
to ensure to apply in accordance with intended regulations. If the following general safety instructions are not observed,
it could lead to injuries to the operator and/or damage of the VRack 4U; in cases of non-observance of the instructions
Kontron is exempt from accident liability, this also applies during the warranty period.
The VRack 4U has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications and
has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition. To maintain this condition and to also ensure safe
operation, the operator must not only observe the correct operating conditions for the VRack 4U but also the following
general safety instructions:
The VRack 4U must be used as specified in the documentation, in which the instructions for safety for the product and
for the service person/operator are described. These contain guidelines for setting up, installation and assembly,
maintenance, transport or storage.
The on-site electrical installation must meet the requirements of the country's specific local regulations.
If a power cable comes with the VRack 4U, only this cable should be used. Do not use an extension cable to connect
the VRack 4U.
To guarantee that sufficient air circulation is available to cool the VRack 4U, please ensure that the ventilation
openings are not covered or blocked. If a filter mat is provided, this should be cleaned regularly. Do not place the
system close to heat sources or damp places. Make sure the system is well ventilated.
Only devices or parts which fulfill the requirements of SELV circuits (Safety Extra Low Voltage) as stipulated by IEC
60950-1 may be connected to the available interfaces.
Before opening the device, make sure that the device is disconnected from the mains.
Switching off the device by its power button does not disconnect it from the mains. Complete disconnection is only
possible if the power cable is removed from the wall plug or from the device. Ensure that there is free and easy access
to enable disconnection.
The device may only be opened for the insertion or removal of add-on cards (depending on the configuration of the
system). This may only be carried out by qualified service persons for this area.
If extensions are being carried out, the following must be observed:
all effective legal regulations and all technical data are adhered to
the power consumption of any add-on card does not exceed the specified limitations
the current consumption of the system does not exceed the value stated on the type label of
VRack 4U
.
Only original accessories that have been approved by Kontron can be used.
Please note: safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:
the device has visible damages or
the device is no longer functioning
In this case the device must be switched off and it must be ensured that the device can no longer be operated.
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